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Our newspapers have many reasons to be thankful | EDITORIAL

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Our newspapers have many reasons to be thankful | EDITORIAL

Changes have had positive impacts, readers offering support.

Traffic passes over the 90-year old Magnolia bridge, aging and in need of replacement, Wednesday in Seattle. State and local governments could end up scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects as a Washington state measure that would cut car tabs to $30 was passing in early returns Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Opinion

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.

Photo courtesy of Turkey Trot Facebook                                The Issaquah Turkey Trot will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

Life

Issaquah to host its 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

The race begins at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

Courtesy photo                                The Light Up the Night Lighted People Parade and Holiday Beach Party will be 5–6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Lake Sammamish State Park.

News

Light Up the Night people parade returns

The Light Up the Night lighted people parade and Holiday Beach Party will be at 5–6:30 p.m. Sunday,…

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

News

King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

Eastridge Church gives away more than 1,000 turkeys to the community at their Seattle and Issaquah locations each year. The 2019 event will take place Nov. 23. Courtesy photo

Life

Turkeys for all on Nov. 23

Local church plans to give out 1,500 free turkeys.

Daphne Gahne, a Providence Point resident addresses city council about the negatives of building a comprehensive high school so close to the Providence Point property at the Nov. 12 council study session. From left: Daphne Gahn, councilmember Lindsey Walsh and councilmember Chris Reh. Madison Miller / staff photo

News

Community weighs in on Providence Heights future

Residents, school district officials and city council discuss Providence Heights zoning to accommodate a comprehensive high school.

A young girl holds up a ‘Don’t Pollute I Live Here’ sign in the crowd during the Youth Climate Strike at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

News

King County builds blueprint for health, climate change

The plan will inform how the Board of Health addresses climate change-related health issues.

From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

What does it mean to share your culture with others?

Bob Toomey

Business

Lessons in long-term planning from an anniversary

A column from a financial adviser.

Courtesy of Washington Secretary of State’s Office

News

Transportation and housing among King County’s top legislative priorities in 2020

Legislature will begin meeting Jan. 12.

Business slowdown in Issaquah

Business

Business slowdown in Issaquah

City sees an increase in businesses closing.

A newly planted tree. Courtesy photo

Life

One Million Trees Celebration with Green Issaquah

Volunteer events, new forest stewardship program.

Winter chill begins to settle into real estate market

Business

Winter chill begins to settle into real estate market

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Issaquah City Hall. File photo

News

Mayor Pauly reacts to I-976; city plans face uncertainty

Passing of the initiative could have major consequences for Issaquah.

Apartment community on Issaquah plateau sold for $125 million

Business

Apartment community on Issaquah plateau sold for $125 million

One of the largest apartment sales of the year in the Puget Sound.

Annual turkey giveaway on Nov. 23

Life

Annual turkey giveaway on Nov. 23

Last year’s event dished out about 1,500 turkeys.

Courtesy photo                                Dr. Nse Ekpo is the new Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra conductor.

News

IPO welcomes new conductor

Dr. Ense Ekpo will conduct his first concert with IPO on Nov. 25.

Skyline sexual assault survivors go forward with lawsuit. File photo

News

ISD lawsuit trial date delayed until next spring

Skyline sexual assault survivors go forward with lawsuit.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                Maria Monroy and her daughter Lupita Vasquez, 3 years old, in front of the community altar at the Issaquah Highlands Day of the Dead celebration.

Life

Day of the Dead at Issaquah Highlands

Blakely Hall was full of bright colors, paper flowers, painted faces, sugar skulls and altar offerings on the…